Holding steady.
Popularity of Rajat since 1977
Babies named Rajat per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rajat is a Sanskrit name rooted in the word for 'silver' or 'white,' also used as a poetic term for the moon. Its earliest recorded use in U.S. Social Security data dates to 1977, with a peak in popularity occurring in 1999. The name has maintained a stable trajectory in the decades since, though it has never entered the top-ranked names. Given its cultural resonance in India and among the Indian diaspora, Rajat endures as a classic choice that blends traditional meaning with a straightforward pronunciation.
Rajat derives from the Sanskrit word राजत (rājata), meaning 'silver' or 'white' (as in the precious metal). It is also an epithet of the moon in Hindu tradition. The name has been used in India for centuries, particularly among families with a reverence for classical Sanskrit names.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Rajath, Rajit
Sibling names for Rajat
Names that share Rajat's style, for a brother or sister.
